Big Johnny's Two Man Scramble!!

[Big Johnny69]

Hey Geoff,

I would be interested in playing. Put me down if a spot is available, or on the waiting list.

Craig, you're in if you want. Just need your index.

[Fallys0820]

I'm in, haven't played in ages due to broken pinky, but the index is 8.2 or 8.4. 8 anyway lol.

Fally
aka Scott

[Big Johnny69]

So close to filling this up. Only 7 spots left. C'mon, for some this could be a great year ending event.


Side note: Played nine holes this morning. The course is drying out and starting to play fast again. Greens are firming up, but this rain should soften them back up.

[spackler]

My wife is going to kill me, but I'm in. 22.9 with a bullet.

[Big Johnny69]

My wife is going to kill me, but I'm in. 22.9 with a bullet.

Glad to have you aboard. And I'm sure if you ask nicely, all your fellow OGers that day will protect you from your wife.

And with that being said, only 6 spot remain.

[Big Johnny69]

Another addition, so tentatively only 5 spots left. No time to sit back and think about it, it's filling up fast.

[BogeyGolf]

Any day is good for me.

[Big Johnny69]

Any day is good for me.

Craig, if you check page three (second posting, I believe) it's got all the details. The date has been set, we're playing Sept 20th.

[LobWedge]

I'm in. (7.1)

[Big Johnny69]

I'm in. (7.1)

Only 4 (possibly 5) spots left. Once they are filled, I will create a waiting list. As usual, there's bound to be last minute cancellations.

[Big Johnny69]

Only 2 spots left!!!!

[leftylucas]

I am in

[payne4ever]

count me in (14)

[BigFlopper]

I'm in.

[DenisO]

I'll go on the waiting list I guess. HF = 26.2

[Big Johnny69]

Fantastic, we are now full!!!

BigFlopper and DennisO, you guys are first on the waiting list.

lefty lucas, I need your index.

Pairings will be posted probably tomorrow.

[bbad]

If anybody bails, I'd take their place.

[justsomeguy]

Pairings will be posted probably tomorrow.

You might want to wait until closer to the date in case of cancellations, i.e., if a scratch golfer cancels and the next person from the waiting list is 20-capper...

[Big Johnny69]

You might want to wait until closer to the date in case of cancellations, i.e., if a scratch golfer cancels and the next person from the waiting list is 20-capper...

Don't worry, I'll take care of it.

[Coreythebody]

Geoff,

please put me on the waiting list if you happen to have an opening.

Thanks, Corey

[Big Johnny69]

The pairings are done and will be posted tomorrow morning. It looks like we've got some good and balanced teams. It should be fun.

Before I post the pairings, which could influence the decision, does anyone want to do skins?

Birdies and eagles only, pars can't win you a skin. And I was just going to take the strokes allotted off of the final scores of the groups, but if we do skins we'll have to do net skins and allot strokes on the appropriate holes.

Thoughts?

[jvincent]

Sounds complicated for a fun day.

[Ginker]

I am game for whatever..

[justsomeguy]

Sounds complicated for a fun day.

I agree, and I would even go so far as to say that the prizes seem a little hefty for a fun day. Anyone else think a $170 cash prize for first place is a little too much coin? In my experience scramble tournaments with a significant prize for the winner just invites trouble, and we don't need that.

Maybe we should take some of the $10 registration money and have CTP's and longest drive prizes too? Spread the money around a bit more?

[LobWedge]

The pairings are done and will be posted tomorrow morning. It looks like we've got some good and balanced teams. It should be fun.

Before I post the pairings, which could influence the decision, does anyone want to do skins?

Birdies and eagles only, pars can't win you a skin. And I was just going to take the strokes allotted off of the final scores of the groups, but if we do skins we'll have to do net skins and allot strokes on the appropriate holes.

Thoughts?

Since the teams are balanced anyway, just do the skins straight up. It's best ball scramble, so it will already be a team effort for birdie or eagle.

[rezadue]

I am with you on this.
No to the skins.
Cut the prize money some.
Add, closest to the pin, longest drive and longest putt made.

I agree, and I would even go so far as to say that the prizes seem a little hefty for a fun day. Anyone else think a $170 cash prize for first place is a little too much coin? In my experience scramble tournaments with a significant prize for the winner just invites trouble, and we don't need that.

Maybe we should take some of the $10 registration money and have CTP's and longest drive prizes too? Spread the money around a bit more?

[fundonny]

Jeez louise guys, Geoff has gone to a lot of trouble all ready, just let his format be for this year and after the scramble offer suggestions for next year.

Just so you know, high cappers have little chance at closest to teh pin or long drive, so there. A team prize is a great idea.

[fundonny]

Geoff, just confirming that yes, I am in 100%.

[justsomeguy]

Just so you know, high cappers have little chance at closest to teh pin or long drive, so there. A team prize is a great idea.

Anyone can win a CTP. I won plenty on the OG Tour (now the NCGT) when my handicap was 25...

...and there's nothing wrong with trying to do things right the first time. People do strange things when money is involved, and I'm sure Geoff would rather not have to deal with those issues.

[BogeyGolf]

I am game for whatever the prize money is (not that I will see any of it... )

I like the idea of CTP's as well, as this is easy, not complicated with handicaps, etc....